Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dialysis

Description:

Work Schedule :

100% FTE salaried position.

The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts with some off shifts and weekends.

Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

You will work on-site primarily at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

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Advance your professional nursing career at the #1 Hospital in WI!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:


* Provide clinical expertise and support to hemodialysis nursing staff within the UW Health organization who care for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease who are needing intermittent and/or continuous dialysis with the use of different treatment modalities to patients of all ages, neonatal to geriatric.
+ Areas of inpatient support include the 9-bed dialysis unit located within University Hospital in Madison, WI.
+ Support is also provided to the dialysis nurses who travel within the Madison area to provide inpatient dialysis services at University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital, East Madison Hospital , Meriter Hospital and the local VA Hospital.


* Implement customized evidence-based advanced nursing interventions, including the provision of direct care, to improve nurse-sensitive outcomes.


* Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; three years of dialysis experience including CRRT is highly preferred.

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.


* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications



* Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required


* Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred

Work Experience



* 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required


* 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred


* Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist Preferred


* Experience in an academic medical center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin or ...